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      07-22-2021, 11:19 AM   #1
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2017 F31 base brakes help with rotor size?

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Can I get some specs on the rotor sizes for the base brakes? I am looking for Zimmerman or Brembo rotors with Akebono pads. I would like some drilled rotors and I plan to paint my calipers in black. The WWW is full of options and sizes also BMW specs list so many. I don't want to order the wrong size n\and be stuck with my DD.

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I suggest to start your research by contacting Turner Motorsports or FCP Euro. Both provide excellent advice and offer all parts you may eventually purchase.
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Can I get some specs on the rotor sizes for the base brakes? I am looking for Zimmerman or Brembo rotors with Akebono pads. I would like some drilled rotors and I plan to paint my calipers in black. The WWW is full of options and sizes also BMW specs list so many. I don't want to order the wrong size n\and be stuck with my DD.

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This one is quite helpful and I'm using it all the time to find the right parts for my upcoming Performance brake update.

https://www.bimmerworld.com/About-Us...-Sport-Brakes/
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Hello

Can I get some specs on the rotor sizes for the base brakes? I am looking for Zimmerman or Brembo rotors with Akebono pads. I would like some drilled rotors and I plan to paint my calipers in black. The WWW is full of options and sizes also BMW specs list so many. I don't want to order the wrong size n\and be stuck with my DD.

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F31 diesel have the smallest possible brake size. pretty sure the gassers do too.

Since most of the expense in upgrading brakes is in buying new rotors, which you indicate you are wanting to do anyway, might I suggest instead it’s a great time to upgrade to a set of 340/330 take off from someone with e 335 435 Who upgraded to a mperformance?
I got my set used with good drilled and slotted rotors, good pads etc for about $900 shipped.



I can tell you they really do help a lot as the f31 is undersized on brakes.
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When I ordered the M Performance Brake kit the BMW dealership I ordered through had the wrong rear brake rotor for the F31 328dx, our rotors need a larger space inside to fit the emergency brake. I found this which lists the sizes and the corresponding part numbers so I could get the right part. Hope this helps.

https://onedrive.live.com/view.aspx?...1BtSZoglcPmD8g

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